Bachelor of Arts
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 60.05Online: 61.3
Duration:3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Why study politics at La Trobe?
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We’re the best in Victoria and third in Australia for employer satisfaction, with a rating of 88.1 per cent.
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Courses
Looking to studypolitics? It's available as amajor or minorin ourBachelor of Arts.
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Location:Melbourne
Duration:1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Health Sciences
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 66.2
Duration:4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts
ATAR and location:Online: N/P
Duration:4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 91.75Bendigo: N/P
Duration:5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Duration:5 years full-time or part-time equivalent5 years full-time
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Duration:3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Master of Arts
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location:MelbourneAlbury-WodongaBendigoMilduraShepparton
Duration:2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Career opportunities in politics
Career pathways
Studying politics builds skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication to prepare you for a range of careers.
Possible roles include:
- Digital engagement officer
- Client partnerships manager
- Electorate officer
- Policy adviser
- Campaigns coordinator
- Public relations officer
Future employers
Potential employers of politics graduates include:
- State and Federal government
- Westpac Banking Corporation
- Mind Australia
- Ernst & Young
- News Corp
- MinterEllison